Ten fonts every architect should be using

[@30by40]

Such an important topic. Current favorite: DIN Appreciate all the motion graphics and editing effort that you've been investing here...phenomenal work my friend. Thank you taking the time + care to put this together. Cheers...

[@ShowItBetter]

DIN is so good!! Thanks Eric, really appreciate it, just trying to keep up with you!

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

revit dwg font uniform I try to get as close to vintage stencils we used as manual drafting days 'isocpeur'

[@svenb4893]

Thanks for sharing this. I always asked myself what kind of typogrophy you use.

[@lukaszsw]

DIN Pro right? there is alte DIN (public domain from what I gathered) but I can't find a complete family A friend is using Simplon for his practice - in similar vein when using capital letters only, but cheaper.

[@andrewr7001]

Great recommendation - D-DIN's a winnner for stylish and easy to read, I use for lettering on my plans

[@arquifolio]

10. Roboto 09. Merriweather 08. Rubik 07. Garamond 06. Futura 05. Montserrat 04. Space Mono 03. Poppins 02. Bebas Neue 01. Helvetica

[@tuskuno]

thank you for saving 9 minutes of my life!

[@aramer25]

Thanks!

[@amirkharrat9189]

@@aramer25 where do i download them from? for indesign ? and photoshop?

[@meghnachatterjee2873]

@@amirkharrat9189 Adobe website

[@tulasinathreddy8310]

i had none of these fonts till now and I did all my projects in Ps 😂😝

[@rodi2641]

Not only is this guy great but also explains humbly everything..like a suggestion and not lecturing us by looking down at us which so many KZbinrs who teach design and ux do. It is so refreshing to watch this video ..i just liked and subscribed even though I'm not architect..i was just looking for fonts for my visiting card

[@aldridge9724]

Appreciation for the animations you've made!! 👏👏👏

[@ShowItBetter]

it took a while longer but loved the result!

[@dazai3874]

In this day and age that we are living where everything needs to be presented to be shown from our computer screens, its important to design presentations as an extra add on to your work where a lot of times makes your work speak for itself when you presented well. Fonts are extremelly important when composing a presentation and it needs to be well thought out as if its part of your project. When all combined it presents a more pleasant experience and a better opinion from the audience about your artistic taste. Great video steven! You know you did a great job again !

[@ShowItBetter]

totally agree! each little detail that we can improve in our presentations makes all the difference

[@girlsquad224]

Wow! Apart from the great typography recommendations which would surely come in handy in the future, the editing on this video is exquisite. I felt like I was watching a Vox documentary.

[@jespersen]

Helvetica is a “Typeface”. “Typography” is the art of setting or working with typefaces (size, spacing, margins, placement, etc).

[@thelauraby]

Yes! And a font is an instance of a typeface in a specific size, weight, and style (e.g., Helvetica 12pt bold roman). It's become colloquial to use the word font incorrectly to mean typeface, but I've never heard the word typography used incorrectly in this way. There's obviously a lot of work in this video and there's no reason why someone who isn't a designer needs to become an expert in typography. It's great to hear non-typographers thinking about the impact of type.

[@VarunMashru]

Ah! Glad someone also resonates with the same. It's also interesting to note that typefaces like Roboto and Poppins are connected with architecture as opposed to being exclusively made for digital design.

[@rev_dude]

The bahnschrift family is also great, i personally love semilight semicondensed

[@ddsdsfsfasblbllblbl839]

Cheers love the same one too

[@eylulbasakcetinkanat4352]

I’ve been using it in my portfolio. Great for all types of texts, titles, subtitled, etc. It has so many varieties

[@levinmammenthomas4961]

Was plannin on preppin a pf and this just was the cherry on top. Thanks man! Thumbs up!

[@ShowItBetter]

great! thank youuu

[@lieber.besser55]

Using Montserrat since the start of our architectural office. Very nice video! Greetings from Germany.

[@sandhyaravindran1087]

Loved the collage type video editing technique.

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you liked it!

[@FranCarreira]

In Spain in the last years architects very commonly use CENTURY GOTHIC, for all the written documents of the projects, but not for the text in the drawings, as it is a very rounded type, very easy and comfortable to read, and as it’s a sans serif font it also helps with “easy reading” (I don’t know if it’s the same term in English for “lectura fácil”) which stands for texts written for people with disabilities to comprehend better, not only from the visual point of view, but also in the content of the text, using common words and concepts so the text is easier to understand avoiding the abuse of technical language when possible.

[@adriannapierzycka9818]

I love that you spoke about introducing our personality/identity in typography. Haven't really thought about it this deeply before. Oddly, I found myself going back to Times New Roman for small, descriptive text. It gives some real warmth. Wouldn't think that would be me a few years back, when I exclusively was looking for sans serif fonts. Also, I need to get on that Patreon asap, the amount of value you provide on a regular basis is unreal! Thank you ❤️

[@ShowItBetter]

Thanks Adrianna! totally right, i think we also identify with one more than the other...serif rather than sans...etc. But choosing fonts shows a lot about a person

[@pouriaalijani6380]

this channel is seriously underrated

[@Tomservoca]

I really like DIN Pro. Modern, clean, easy to read I also recommend the book "Why Fonts Matter"

[@ShowItBetter]

I love DIN pro!

[@lucianolizana446]

Alejandro Aravena´s ELEMENTAL is also a really good example of fonts relfecting their architectural principles !

[@BADBADCK]

Its not only restricted to architects , these are the series of fonts which suit possibly all kinds of design presentations too!

[@vonsassy]

I'm an interior designer self-learning some graphic design and putting together my marketing package. Greatly appreciate the detailed breakdown of each font. I also had to rewind that poppin part a couple of times, you cracked me up. Thanks!

[@TheArchitectureStudentBlog]

Your editing skills are next level! Love the work man, a fantastic and helpful video.

[@samhaney]

This will help with my portfolio development a lot. Thanks so much!

[@ShowItBetter]

youre welcome Sam!

[@syandanax]

Found this video through KZbin recommendations. Great video! 👍

[@marcocastelobranco9661]

Amazing edit skills! Great video. Thank you for the content

[@andrewcarter5930]

Great topic, thanks for posting such a well rounded discussion on it.... my favorite for some time... Proxima Nova Family. Just beautiful.

[@Ann-fh6fe]

futura < serif < garamond < montserrat < helvetica

[@NzangiMuimi]

I am a fan of Montserrat, Helvetica & Raleway

[@ffa1bc]

Adapter is my latest font obsession. Gorgeous family.

[@hokage613]

My absolute favourite is NUNITO and before that one i was using GEOSANS LIGHT. Both are so nice!

[@dbdollamaldonado]

I use *Emberly* for like old style architecture works like timelines, or history works, it look so good! And you can download it for free.

[@ShowItBetter]

I'll look it up, thanks!

[@ketswatchesyouall5076]

This was so needed! Thank you Steven!

[@ShowItBetter]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😀😃

[@SonnyChenova]

I use Open Sans. It's complete from narrow to extra bold depending on your taste. For me, it's Simple, clean, easy to read and professional.

[@glynnL]

I am always spending too much time on choosing a font, trying to find a balance for the project and accessibility/easily readable. I’ve used all but a couple of the ones you mentioned, but I think my default for large amounts of text is Gil Sans. Thanks for the video, helpful info. I think I will try Montserrat on a project I am working on because the description you gave reminds me of the ideal outcome of my project. Also, nice to see that your patreons are worldwide, thats such a great thing about architecture, the language is almost universal.

[@martafonseca5475]

I knew all of these, it was quite nice to see their history!

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks Marta!

[@beyzakarasu6670]

this video is so beneficial and cheerful topic. Helvetica is my number one too.

[@vladenchev]

01. Helvetica 02. Bebas Neue 03. Poppins 04. Space Mono 05. Montserrat 06. Futura - Bauhous 07. Garamond 08. Rubik 09. Merriweather 10. Roboto

[@thuylevan195]

My favorite is Avant. Now I can add new fonts to my collection, thank you

[@mariyahaljneibi5822]

My ultimate favorites are Helevtica, Lato and Butler!

[@MeriemM94]

Excellent graphic work in this video ! Also, very informative

[@bimshack6514]

This is a super awesome video. Something so many don't often think about.

[@maddiver]

great video, great edit, great information. Thank You!

[@rakasaputra2199]

The presentation and animation is amazing, salute to show it better team!

[@palakverma_98]

Amazing video! My go-to typefaces are Qanelas and ArnoPro

[@fiorellasofiapizarropachec9232]

Your animations and way of editing remind me of vox type of videos, the diference is that vox has way more people and resources, and you are just one person, which is impressive, keep up the good work man!! 😊

[@ShowItBetter]

haha I'm still in a learning process, but hopefully one day I can get a bit better animating!

[@neotradnous]

I’m definitely using these tips for my precedent study document I have to type for studio

[@ShowItBetter]

yessssssssssssssssssss

[@arpriyankachakraborty]

The animations are super cool!

[@brandonslicker10]

love this thank you - helpful advice, the yeti has a built-in pop filter

[@sergiovela7686]

I use Tw cen (Twentieth Century) for school. It looks similar to futura, I actually just googled it and found out it was designed to compete against futura

[@jacobeason1363]

Beautiful presented! Amazing editing and presentation.

[@emmanuelok989]

This Channel is so rich and informative. Thank you

[@MrSaemichlaus]

This whole video would be a semester's work for a student.

[@timcsimi]

wow i simply love this video. thank you, it was very impressive and motivated.

[@bropitt]

I remember when I was a young architect and thought the artistry of my drawings was the end product, now I use simplex for notes and Arial for titles and focus on communicating my idea for the end product, actually gets constructed

[@juizzle]

Good content and beautiful to watch - a rare combination. Great video!

[@deCarvalhoLUIZ]

This video is so good! Thanks a lot. The animations is incredible.

[@rafaelfelipe7631]

I just love it this funny ending lol Loving what you're doing, keep it up the hard work! ❤

[@ShowItBetter]

hahaha thanks!

[@vt888]

10. Roboto 9. Merriweather 8. Rubik 7. Garamond 6. Futura 5. Montserrat 4. Space Mono 3. Poppins 2. Bebas Neue 1. Helvetica

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks Vince!

[@vassilisstergioudis]

I use Bebas Neue in my logo. Great work my friend!

[@raheman5092]

Amazing video loved it, never knew about Indian type foundry and turns out they are based in my city(design capital of india- Ahmedabad)

[@ansost]

Great presentation! Can you do a video showing how you organize your library?

[@zorro7572]

Thank you for that video, very helpful.

[@diana.08]

With each new video I expect these little funny moments :D At the same time it is so informative & qualitative.. thank you!

[@ShowItBetter]

haha i'm trying to incorporate them more and more each time tbh. It can be tiring to be so academical sometimes

[@treyvon8358]

I love this channel so damn much, GREAT WORK!!

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks man! appreciate it

[@TheStig.]

Lemon milk, keep calm, Topazia, raleway and champagne & limousines are a few other I love using for presentations.

[@chipcurry]

Super video: polished, informative, empowering… And cool!

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you liked it!

[@akshayathiagarajan1856]

You're the best teacher Steven❤️

[@ShowItBetter]

thank you!!

[@eugenej5412]

very useful video. often during experiments, I can't find the fonts for the final composition of the project, since I am tied to a small group of fonts that I use in my main projects. thanks a lot, this guide can be used in any situation

[@UHStudio]

Beautiful video! Props for the amazing edit! I know how long that takes ;)

[@ShowItBetter]

Thanks a ton!

[@magalypariguana8305]

Genial !!! Es un excelente video !!! Definitvamente el tipo de fuente es una parte importante en nuestro trabajo. Presenta nuestra personalidad y nuestro estilo. Nos ayuda a dar un representacion grafica fuerte y confiable.

[@notyourbusiness7368]

I really like SF pro display! I use it almost everywhere!

[@ShowItBetter]

haven't heard of it! will look it up

[@nitzangly13]

Heebo is my go to! Also free on google fonts and looks great 😍

[@ShowItBetter]

Had not hear about it before! Will look it up!

[@kritikasingh9130]

Love your vids and everything. So informative and captivating! I could get my eyes off the screen. :D Thank you.

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dhazrian8442]

Perfect timing!

[@seb_0091]

liturally, i was about too choose one for me and nearly startet crying 😂😂

[@ShowItBetter]

Hahaha so which one do you like best?

[@dhazrian8442]

@@ShowItBetter helvetica, montserrat close second!

[@seb_0091]

@@ShowItBetter tending towards monserat but poppins looks nice too:)

[@ShowItBetter]

Yes! They both are dope!

[@benw9949]

"Typographies..." -- You're confusing typography with typeface (font). Typography is the art/craft of choosing typefaces (fonts) and setting them with the right attributes for the best effect. A font or typeface is a family or face in a particular design style. Times, Helvetica, Courier, and so on are typefaces or fonts, not "typographies." -- You have the right idea of how fonts are used, but the wrong word for it. Typography is like architecture. A font or typeface is like a given style of architecture.

[@isroying]

I had been using Montserrat/Merriweather pair for signage.

[@angelicacamacho171]

My favs are futura and babaa's new 💫🙌

[@cartuchi]

Nice work, thanks!

[@ShowItBetter]

thank you!

[@tims3817]

haha im from Advertising and switched to Architecture and i literally use Futura :"D Great video mate, a few more fonts have been downloaded.

[@kanaxi277]

Ideal Sans Light is my favorite at the moment

[@OMARATWI]

very nice video, and amazing video editing and effects. cheers from

[@bv32ification]

Aktiv grotesk and Georgia italic are also pretty widely used. At least at my university

[@ShowItBetter]

yesss Georgia is the best!

[@alexanderfpv6655]

04:04 that kerning though. P aris.

[@lurelurche]

Great job!!

[@johnkellett7797]

Considered many of those but settled on Gill Sans.

[@francesco.nicosia3766]

At the studio we use Ubuntu for the logo and Mayo for texts.

[@Saganist420]

cool editing

[@RSVDesign]

We love all this

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks!

[@sabestieu]

i went through a bebas neue and helvetica phase. new obsessions are rubik, karla and bahnschrift. lol!

[@ShowItBetter]

loll

[@peelan]

Should be included "Source sans pro, Lato, Playfair Display" 😁

[@ShowItBetter]

Playfair display almost made it to the list!! But I use it mostly for titles and not body text

[@peelan]

@@ShowItBetter your correct. As a graphic designer in real-estate field, we use Lato and source sans pro a lot 👍. As you said Playfair used for titles only 😉. Recently "Colliers international" changed their official typeface to source sans pro.

[@VisEngineLTD]

Thank you for the information

[@ShowItBetter]

My pleasure

[@A7_777]

Thank you very much... it was very helpful.

[@ShowItBetter]

glad you liked it!

[@gabrielaguadalupemedinacas7659]

Mi favorita es Comic Sans Ahhh que dijeron jajajaja, excelente vídeo Steven, saludos desde Mexico 🇲🇽

[@ShowItBetter]

jajaja no le hagan el feo a comic sans....

[@FuseX23]

Current favourite that I’m using is Futura and Bold Britannic 😅

[@vcofyoutube]

Thank you!!

[@ShowItBetter]

youre welcome!

[@kirtfabrero7192]

It helps a lot thanks 💙

[@maguetteniang4469]

Thanks For this interesting video ❤️

[@spookyaction4461]

Architects should design their own fonts like Charles Rennie Mackintosh

[@donaldgoerig6171]

You missed Neutra... also very popular architectural font

[@azinmirzaie4966]

Thanks, useful, new

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmiecgray]

I have been using Futura for years, I had no idea it had such a history though.

[@TN3DStudio]

Lol i'm guilty of not exploring my font options, but bebas Neue my all time go-to fonts 😅

[@romulomoura4352]

Que alegria ver o Artigas sendo reconhecido